It didn't seem possible - but your picture is just a dead ringer. Plus I knew her when I grew up in CA, same first name, age would be about the same, etc. And she also had quite the intellect. She wasn't typical looking either, but very attractive, and had a personality that always reminded me of a young Candice Bergen.
One of my lifes' 2 great unrequiteds save for some awkward making out after we both had too much to drink one night (and just narrowly escaped getting punched out by her boyfriend who was also present). Ah youth..
With the picture, there were too many similarities not to bring it up. Anyway, thanks again for the book! I enjoyed it, and if anything, the take home message is "never stop OPing".
Larry